October 17, 2016

4th Annual Liliko'i Festival ... part 4 - Second Place Winners in all 3 categories

Photo: People waiting to get in the Cooking Contest tent for the Public Tasting of entries...and this was the end of the line...dozens had already come through when I thought to step outside and take the picture!

All three second place winning recipes in this post! Two of the entries by the same person and both of these contestants have participated (and won) in previous Liliko'i Cooking Contests.

These recipes are deceptively simple, and yet, each packed a lot of flavor!

In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks with butter until well blended.

Whisk in the milk, liliko’i juice, and zest into egg mixture.

Pour the egg mixture into the flour and sugar mixture and whisk until smooth.

In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until firm peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the egg and flour mixture. Place the ramekins on a 9 x 13 baking pan to which you’ve added enough room temperature (tap) water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Pour batter into each ramekin. Place the pan in the oven and bake the pudding cakes for 35 minutes. The layers will separate.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

You may need to use a small knife to loosen the edges and invert onto a plate or serve in the ramekins. Enjoy!

Second Place Winner in the Entrée Category – Sunserene Quevedo of HPP, Pahoa with Passion Barbecue Pulled Pork

Passion Barbecue Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork

4-1/2 pounds pork roast

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 cups water

2 Tablespoons salt

1-1/2 teaspoons pepper

2 sprigs thyme

Put all above ingredients in a crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours.

Passion Barbecue Sauce

1-1/2 cups brown sugar

1/2 cup ketchup

3/4 cup liliko’i juice

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

2 teaspoons salt

1-1/2 teaspoons pepper

2 dashes Sriracha Sauce

Whisk all ingredients together until well incorporated and brown sugar has dissolved.

When pork is done, use a fork to shred the meat. Toss pulled pro with the Passion Barbecue Sauce and reserve one cup sauce for those who might want more. Serve with Liliko’i Slaw (recipe also entered in contest and will be shared separately)